Active Mass

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tɪv mæs/

Definitions of active mass

noun the physical matter or substance that is actively involved in a chemical reaction or process

Example Sentences

A1 The active mass of the team is always ready to participate in activities.

A2 Regular exercise helps maintain an active mass of muscles.

B1 The active mass of voters turned out for the election rally.

B2 The company's active mass of employees contributes to its success.

C1 The active mass of protesters gathered in the square demanding change.

C2 The active mass of shareholders pushed for a change in company leadership.

Examples of active mass in a Sentence

formal The active mass of the solution was carefully measured in the laboratory.

informal They checked the active mass of the mixture before proceeding with the experiment.

slang I have no idea what the active mass of this stuff is, but let's just go for it.

figurative The active mass of support for the new policy is growing among the members of the committee.

Grammatical Forms of active mass

• past tense: activated
• plural: active masses
• comparative: more active
• superlative: most active
• present tense: activates
• future tense: will activate
• perfect tense: has activated
• continuous tense: is activating
• singular: active mass
• positive degree: active
• infinitive: to activate
• gerund: activating
• participle: activated

Origin and Evolution of active mass

First Known Use: 1868 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'active mass' originated in the field of chemistry to describe the portion of a substance that is available to react in a chemical reaction.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the portion of a substance that could participate in a chemical reaction, the term 'active mass' has evolved to also encompass the concept of concentration in chemical kinetics and equilibrium.